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Police bike auction back on and set for Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on August 20th, 2020
A select number of bicycles recovered by police over the last year will go on the auction block this weekend. That follows the cancellation of the general auction of all stolen, lost or otherwise unclaimed property which was cancelled in June due to restrictions on crowd size to control the COVID-19 pandemic. The Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire restrictions in place in both southeast Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan
By Medicine Hat News on August 20th, 2020
Blazing hot and windy weather is behind expanding fire restrictions in southeast Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan. The County of Newell imposed fire restrictions on Tuesday limiting the use of fireworks, charcoal, burning barrels and other incinerators while campfire pits and approved gas barbecues are still allowed. Cypress county has had similar restrictions in place since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several local events will mark International Overdose Awareness Day, including lighting of the teepee
By Medicine Hat News on August 20th, 2020
International Overdose Awareness Day will be acknowledged in Medicine Hat with a number of events. On Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the public is invited to visit a booth at the Rite Downtown Garden Centre on Second Street SE (across the road from Station Coffee). There will be information about overdose awareness ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food bank volunteer let go over petition
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 20th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The Medicine Hat and District Food Bank says it has let go of a volunteer who was going door to door on its behalf without permission, seeking signatures for a petition to get rid of The Mustard Seed. A member of the News editorial department had someone presenting herself as from the food bank ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Couple donates $250K to Ronald McDonald House
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 20th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A local couple says the uncertainty of COVID-19 provides the perfect time to support local worthy causes. Danny and Cindy Meier of Medicine Hat have donated $250,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities. “This is the year to do something to try to help,” said Danny, noting COVID has resulted in some tough times and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inaugural Mick Nieman Memorial golf tourney raises $35K for Alzheimer’s Society
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 19th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The inaugural Mick Nieman Memorial golf tournament was a huge success, with a considerable amount raised for the Alzheimer’s Society. “It was unbelievable,” said Nicole Ambrose, one of the daughters of Nieman who helped to organize the event that took place on Aug. 8 A total of 111 golfers participated at Cottonwood Golf Course ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions Club forced to cancel its annual Gear Up event
By MO CRANKER on August 19th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Lions Club of Medicine Hat has cancelled its annual Gear Up campaign. Gear Up is typically held every year on a weekend in August, and it allows families to get free, used hockey gear for their children. “We’ve unfortunately had to cancel Gear Up this year,” said president James Higgins. “For the sake ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drug treatment court coming to Medicine Hat
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 19th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A drug treatment court will open in Medicine Hat later this year to address those who repeatedly appear in court and would like an opportunity to break that cycle. Doug Schweitzer, minister of justice and solicitor general, made the announcement in Medicine Hat on Tuesday. Someone struggling with an addiction who wants an opportunity ... Read More »
2 responsesMasks will remain optional in Medicine Hat for now
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 19th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council has discussed the potential of a local mask bylaw to help stop the spread of coronavirus, but hasn’t settled on what conditions might spur action, Mayor Ted Clugston told reporters on Tuesday. “For now we’re holding off,” said Clugston, who said council members discussed the particulars of how a bylaw could work ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail section closing temporarily for utility line replacement on Spencer Street
By Medicine Hat News on August 19th, 2020
A portion of the city’s trail network will be closed next week until early September as nearby construction replaces utility lines along Spencer Street. The effort to replace water sewer and drainage pipes along the Kipling and Spencer streets corridor began in the spring. Starting Aug. 24, trenching and work on a storm sewer outfall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council OKs one-time tax relief for bingo society
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 19th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council has cancelled the municipal tax bill for the Cypress Bingo Society – a consortium of non-profit groups in the city that operate Top Hat Bingo. The measure passed city council vote unanimously on Monday night after the group petitioned administrators for relief. They argued that since the group had cancelled its liquor ... Read More »
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